Comparison

DinoConnect 2 vs USB Camera to NDI

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DinoConnect 2

This app allows you to preview live images, capture photos and videos, and control illumination and exposure from a connected Dino-Lite microscope via a Wi-Fi streamer. It also enables adding text and performing measurements on captured images.

Highlights
  • Live image preview
  • Photo and video capture
  • Illumination control
  • Exposure adjustment
  • Add text to images
  • Perform measurements
Features
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DinoConnect 2 is an imaging app designed to be used with a Dino-Lite connected via WF-10 or WF-20 Wi-Fi streamer. This app can preview live images, control illumination or exposure, take photos, record videos, add texts, and perform measurements on a mobile device. A list of Dino-Lite microscopes compatible with WF-10 or WF-20 is shown at the end of the description. -- KEY FEATURES -- Shot and Record Capture images and videos. Text Add, edit, and format text. Measurements Measure distance, diameter, circumference, and angle. Illumination Control Control the Dino-Lite’s LEDs. Exposure Adjustment Adjust the exposure level of the Dino-Lite. Resolution and Frame Rate Change the resolution and frame rate of the Dino-Lite. Battery Percentage Check the battery percentage and charging status of WF-20. Join Network Use WF-20 as a router connecting to a wireless network to retain internet access of the mobile device. * Available features may vary by model. -- HOW TO CONNECT -- • Connect the Wi-Fi streamer, WF-10 or WF-20, to a compatible Dino-Lite. • Turn the Wi-Fi streamer on. • On your mobile device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi. • Select the Wi-Fi Streamer’s SSID, and input the password (default: 12345678) to establish the Wi-Fi connection. The SSID and password can be changed from the app’s settings. • Open the app. -- COMPATIBILITY LIST -- [WF-10] · Dino-Lite Basic: AM2111(R10 or later). · Dino-Lite Premier: AM3111(R4 or later), AM3113(R4 or later), AD4013/4113(R4 or later), AM4013/4113(R4 or later), AD7013(R4 or later), AM7013(R4 or later), AF3111HT/3113, AF4113-EUT. · Dino-Lite Edge: AM4115/4515/4815, AF4115/4515/4915, AM7115/7515/7915. · Dino-Eye Premier: AM4023(R4 or later), AM7023(R4 or later). · Dino-Eye Edge: AM4025X and AM7025X. [WF-20] · Dino-Lite Premier: AF3111HT/3113 and AF4113-EUT · Dino-Lite Edge: AF4135/AF4535/AF4935, and AF7115/AF7515/AF7915 Want to learn more about Dino-Lite products or have any suggestions? Email us at sales@dino-lite.com

About

USB Camera to NDI

This app allows you to monitor and convert UVC cameras to NDI streams in real-time. It supports various NDI formats, offers simultaneous recording to Photos, and can extend camera capabilities using HDMI adapters.

Highlights
  • Monitor UVC cameras for free
  • Switch between multiple UVC cameras
  • Real-time NDI conversion
  • Supports FULL NDI, NDI HX H.264, NDI HX HEVC
  • Record to Photos simultaneously
  • NDI tally status indicator
Features
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- Monitoring any UVC camera for free - Switch in multiple UVC cameras - Audio UV meters included - Record to Photos simultaneously - Converts UVC camera to NDI in real-time, supports FULL NDI, NDI HX H.264, NDI HX HEVC - NDI tally status indicator - Use HDMI -> USB adapter to extend more traditional cameras, no longer need an expensive HDMI-NDI converter any more - Use a USB-C adapter with HDMI output for external full-screen monitoring - Use Apple TV, Google TV Stick or Amazon Fire TV Stick for wireless AirPlay monitoring

Screenshots

DinoConnect 21 screens
USB Camera to NDI1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DinoConnect 2 at 5.0 against USB Camera to NDI's 3.9. DinoConnect 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). USB Camera to NDI's advantage is ratings volume (98 vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. USB Camera to NDI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. DinoConnect 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DinoConnect 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: USB Camera to NDI has 98 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DinoConnect 2 ships an update every 4 months, USB Camera to NDI monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DinoConnect 2 versus USB Camera to NDI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDinoConnect 2USB Camera to NDI
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.9 (98 ratings)
Positive reviews—28.6% of reviews
Number of ratings298 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANMO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONTopDirector Corporation

Customer experience

DinoConnect 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

USB Camera to NDI

All ratings98 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative24.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%

In-app purchases

None

DinoConnect 2

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

USB Camera to NDI

One-time4
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Enable NDI Sending$4.99
  • Enable Recording and Snapshot$9.99
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  • HDMI, ScreenMirroring, AirPlay$9.99

Questions

Is DinoConnect 2 free?
DinoConnect 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is USB Camera to NDI free?
USB Camera to NDI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DinoConnect 2 or USB Camera to NDI?
DinoConnect 2 is rated higher. DinoConnect 2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while USB Camera to NDI averages 3.9 from 98 ratings.
Do DinoConnect 2 or USB Camera to NDI have ads?
Neither DinoConnect 2 nor USB Camera to NDI shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DinoConnect 2 or USB Camera to NDI?
DinoConnect 2 ships an update every 4 months, and USB Camera to NDI monthly. Most recently, DinoConnect 2 was updated on September 10, 2026 and USB Camera to NDI on September 23, 2026.

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